Yahya A. Ismail, PhD Professor of Chemistry Phone (Off): +91-4942407413 Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.              Office    : Department of Chemistry, University of Calicut

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Former Positions

• Head, Department of Chemistry, University of Calicut, Kerala
• Chairperson, University Research and Enterprises Committee & Head, Department of Basic Sciences, A’Sharqiyah University, Ibra, Oman
• Head, Chemistry Department, University of Nizwa, Oman

Education

• PhD (Chemistry) – Conducting Polymers, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh (2004)
• MPhil (Chemistry) – Physical Chemistry (Solid State Ionics), Aligarh Muslim University (1993)
• MSc (Chemistry) – Specialization in Physical Chemistry, Aligarh Muslim University (1991)
• BSc (Chemistry) with Mathematics and Physics as minors, University of Calicut (1989)

Professional Experience (29 Years)

• Professor, Department of Chemistry, University of Calicut
• Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry, University of Calicut (Since Aug 2018)
• Associate Professor & Head, Department of Basic Sciences, A’Sharqiyah University, Oman (2013–2016)
• Visiting Research Professor, Center for Electrochemistry and Intelligent Materials (CEMI), Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena, Spain (2010–2016)
• Associate Professor & Head of Chemistry Section, University of Nizwa, Oman (2009–2013)
• Post-Doctoral Scientist & CRI Fellow, Ministry of Science & Technology, South Korea, Department of Biomedical engineering, Hanyang University, Seoul (2007–2009)
• Reader in Chemistry, University of Calicut, India (2005–2018, on leave from 2007 to 2017)
• Lecturer & Senior Lecturer, Unity Women’s College (University of Calicut), India (1996–2005)

Research Profile

• Total Citations: 1524 | h-index: 21 | i10-index: 38
• Broad Area: Intelligent Polymers and Carbon-Based Materials for Advanced Applications
• Focus: Conducting polymers, graphene, nanofibers & hydrogels for supercapacitors, sensors, actuators, and biomimetic devices

Research Projects

• CRS Project (UGC-DAE-CSR, India) – Macromolecular Sensing Motors based on Conducting Polymers (2022–Present)
• SPARC Project (DST-MHRD, India) – Biomimetic sensing artificial muscles based on conducting polymer/hydrogel systems (2023–) – Collaborating with Linköping University, Sweden & UPCT, Spain
• SINICA Foundation, Spain – Polymeric Sensing Motors: Experiments and Modelling (Co-investigator, 2016–2018)

Patents

1. Polyaniline Attached Heteroatom Doped RGO Macromolecule – Indian Patent 556931 (2024)
2. Chitosan/Polyaniline Hybrid Microfiber – Korea/US Patent (2008)
3. Poly(4-(Phenyldiazenyl)aniline)/Graphene Oxide Composite for Supercapacitors – Indian Patent Filed (2025)
4. N-Doped Reduced Graphene Oxide and Poly(Aminophenyl Diazenyl) Phenol Composite – Indian Patent Filed (2025)

Selected Publications (Most Recent)

1. Lijin Rajan, Toribio F. Otero, Athira Ajayan, Y.A. Ismail, Electrochemistry of PEDOT/PVA Films as Models for the muscle functions quantification and triggering of sensing neuron pulses, Electrochimica Acta, 2025.
2. Roopasri Rajamany, Shivkrishna Prakash, Y.A. Ismail, Ni-MOF for Supercapacitor Applications, Next Materials, 2025.
3. Lijin Rajan, M.P. Sidheekha, A. Shabeeba, Y.A. Ismail, Structural Electrochemistry of PEDOT as Environmental Sensor, J. Materials Chemistry A, 2024.
4. Athira Ajayan, Shivkrishna Prakash, Lijin Rajan, Y.A. Ismail, Macromolecular sensing motors from conducting polymers: Polyaniline/methylcellulose composites as stable current sensing supercapacitors, International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 2024.

5. Deepak Joshy, C.P. Jijil, Y.A. Ismail, P. Periyatt, Battery-Derived Catalyst for Water Treatment, J. Water Process Eng., 2024.

        (Complete publication list available on request)

Conferences (Selected Invited Talks & Keynotes)

• Polyaniline/PVAHydrogel Hybrid Systems as macromolecular Sensing Motors, Int. Conf. on Polymer Science & Engineering, Boston, USA (2024) (Invited Talk).
• Conducting Polymers as Self-Sensing Actuators, Medgar Evers College, City University of New York, USA (2024) (Invited Talk).
• Biomimetic Model Materials for Self-Sensing Devices, AMSCA-2023, S P Pune University, India (Plenary Lecture)
• Artificial Muscles and Supercapacitors from Conducting Polymers, AMSCA-2022, S P Pune University, India (Keynote Lecture)
• Artificial Muscles Based on Conducting Polymers, ICCIE-2019, Aligarh Muslim University, India (Invited Talk)
• Polymeric Sensing Electrochemical Motors. One Device with Two Tools Working Simultaneously: Mimicking Proprioception, 68^thAnnual Meeting of the International Society of Electrochemistry (ISE), Providence, RI, USA, 2017.
• Polymeric Electrochemical Motors Sense Physical and Chemical Working Conditions: Artificial Proprioception. CIMTEC-2016, 5th International Conference "Smart and Multifunctional Materials, Structures and Systems" & 11th International Conference "Medical Applications of Novel Biomaterials and Nanotechnology" Perigia, Italy, 2016.
• Conducting polymers as biomimetic reactive sensors of the working conditions: Evidence from Polyaniline; “International Conference on Advances in Functional Materials,” Stony Brook University, NY, U.S.A, 2015.

RESEARCH SUPERVISION

PhD Guidance          :      13

Awarded                   :       5 (2 co- guide)

Currently pursuing    :      8 (2 co-guide)

MPhil                         :      7

MSc                           :      14

BSc                            :       9

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP

• Member, American Chemical Society (ACS)
• Member, Material Research Society (MRS)
• Member, Society of Photo -Optical Instrumentation Engineers (SPIE), USA
• Member, International Society of Electrochemistry (ISI)
• Fellow Member, Society for the Advancement of Electrochemical Science and Technology (SEAST), CECRI, Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu, India.
• Life member, WILL-India (Work shop Institute for Living Learning, presently known as Ruth-Cohn Institute for Theme Centered Interaction (TCI).

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ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITES UNDERTAKEN

A’Sharqiyah University, Sultanate of Oman

• Chairperson, University Research & Enterprise Committee
• Member, Academic Board
• Focal Point, The Research Council, Sultanate of Oman
• Dean in Charge, College of Applied Science (CAS)
• Head, Dept. of Basic Sciences.
• Acting Head, Department of Food Science & Human Nutrition, Jan 2014 to Sept. 2014
• Member, Quality Audit Steering Committee
• Member, University Teaching and Learning Committee
• Chair, Quality Audit committee on Staff research and consultancy
• Chair, Degree program Committee

University of Nizwa, Sultanate of Oman

• Head of Chemistry Section
• Member, College board (CAS), University of Nizwa.
• Chair, Degree plan committee
• Member, Research Committee
• Member, Faculty promotion committee
• Member, Quality assurance committee

University of Calicut, India

• Head, Dept. of Chemistry, University of Calicut, Kerala, 2019 - 2023
• Member, Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC)
• Convener, IQAC Curriculum Committee
• Chairperson, Department Council, 2019- 2023
• Convenor, University Strategic Planning Committee
• Chairperson in PG Exam Board in MSc Applied Chemistry 2019 -23
• Department Council Secretary 2017 – 2019
• Member, PG Board of Studies, MSc Chemistry
• Chairperson, Research Advisory Council (Chemistry), University of Calicut, member, Research Advisory Council in PSMO College, Thirurangadi, St. Joseph College, Irinjalakkuda, MES College, Mannarkkad, Unity Women’s College, Majeri
• Assistant Coordinator, Intellectual Property Rights Cell (IPR Cell)
• Member, Committee for International Academic Collaboration
• Coordinator, BSc. (Industrial chemistry) course run by UGC grant, (Govt. of India) at Unity women’s College, University of Calicut during 1999 -2004.
• Member, Board of studies– BSc Chemistry
• Member, Board of studies and examiners- BSc Industrial Chemistry
• Member, Board of Examiners, BSc Industrial Chemistry, Kannur University, India.